Tuesday Night Cowl

Susan Pierce Lawrence 2010

The permanent folds in this close-fitting cowl are created by wide cables. The cowl can be worn scrunched down or with the edges rolled inward, creating a warm double layer of fabric. Instructions are given for three weights of yarn (worsted, aran, and chunky). The instructions for each yarn vary slightly but the finished cowls are nearly identical in size and appearance. It is also possible to customize the finished size of the cowl. For example, if you prefer a narrower cowl, use the aranweight instructions with worsted-weight yarn and a smaller needle. Because the cowl is worked lengthwise, it is also easy to increase the finished circumference by working more repeats of the stitch pattern. The cowl can be blocked before it is grafted together or, if you prefer a more irregular texture, do not block it.

Abbreviations: st(s) = stitch(es) ndl(s) = needle(s) k = knit p = purl sl1 = slip one st purlwise C18F = slip 9 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the front of work; knit 9 sts from the left ndl; knit 9 sts from the cable ndl. C18B = slip 9 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the back of work; knit 9 sts from the left ndl; knit 9 sts from the cable ndl. C16F = slip 8 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the front of work; knit 8 sts from the left ndl; knit 8 sts from the cable ndl. C16B = slip 8 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the back of work; knit 8 sts from the left ndl; knit 8 sts from the cable ndl. C14F = slip 7 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the front of work; knit 7 sts from the left ndl; knit 7 sts from the cable ndl. C14B = slip 7 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the back of work; knit 7 sts from the left ndl; knit 7 sts from the cable ndl. C12F = slip 6 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the front of work; knit 6 sts from the left ndl; knit 6 sts from the cable ndl. C12B = slip 6 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the back of work; knit 6 sts from the left ndl; knit 6 sts from the cable ndl. C10F = slip 5 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the front of work; knit 5 sts from the left ndl; knit 5 sts from the cable ndl. C10B = slip 5 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the back of work; knit 5 sts from the left ndl; knit 5 sts from the cable ndl. C8F = slip 4 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the front of work; knit 4 sts from the left ndl; knit 4 sts from the cable ndl. C8B = slip 4 sts purlwise to a cable ndl and hold to the back of work; knit 4 sts from the left ndl; knit 4 sts from the cable ndl.

Tuesday Night Cowl

2010 Susan Pierce Lawrence

Chunky Weight Yarn Materials: Yarn: 2 skeins [each: 100g / 128 yds] Cascade 128 Chunky Solid [100% wool] Needles: US #10 (6mm), straight or circular ndl, or any size that will give the correct gauge. Misc: cable ndl, crochet hook and waste yarn (for cast on). Gauge & Size: Gauge: 14 sts/20 rows = 4 inches. If your gauge differs significantly from the suggested gauge, you may need to purchase an additional skein of yarn. Size: Worked at the suggested gauge, the finished cowl is approx. 12 inches wide (unrolled and slightly stretched) and approx. 20 inches in circumference. Instructions: Cable Stitch Pattern (20 rows): Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, & 17: Sl1, k52. Row 2 and all even-numbered rows: Sl1, p52. Row 9: Sl1, k2, C14F, k19, C14B, k3. Row 19: Sl1, k17, C8F, k1, C8B, k18. Using a provisional cast on, CO 53 sts. Beginning with Row 2 (WS facing to start), work Cable Stitch Pattern 5 times (100 total rows, including the cast-on row). Place sts from provisional cast on onto a second ndl. Graft the sts on the 2 ndls together using the Kitchener stitch. Alternatively, join the sts using a three-needle bind off. Weave in any yarn ends.

Aran Weight Yarn Materials: Yarn: 2 skeins [each: 100g / 138 yds] Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica [100% wool] Needles: US #9 (5.5mm), straight or circular ndl, or any size that will give the correct gauge. Misc: cable ndl, crochet hook and waste yarn (for cast on). Gauge & Size: Gauge: 16 sts/21 rows = 4 inches. If your gauge differs significantly from the suggested gauge, you may need to purchase an additional skein of yarn. Size: Worked at the suggested gauge, the finished cowl is approx. 13 inches wide (unrolled and slightly stretched) and approx. 23 inches in circumference. Instructions: Cable Stitch Pattern (24 rows): Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, & 21: Sl1, k64. Row 2 and all even-numbered rows: Sl1, p64. Row 11: Sl1, k3, C16F, k25, C16B, k4. Row 23: Sl1, k21, C10F, k1, C10B, k22. Using a provisional cast on, CO 65 sts. Beginning with Row 2 (WS facing to start), work Cable Stitch Pattern 5 times (120 total rows, including the cast-on row). Place sts from provisional cast on onto a second ndl. Graft the sts on the 2 ndls together using the Kitchener stitch. Alternatively, join the sts using a three-needle bind off. Weave in any yarn ends.

Tuesday Night Cowl

2010 Susan Pierce Lawrence

Worsted Weight Yarn Materials: Yarn: 2 skeins [each: 100g / 210 yds] Malabrigo Merino Worsted [100% wool] Needles: US #8 (5mm), straight or circular ndl, or any size that will give the correct gauge. Misc: cable ndl, crochet hook and waste yarn (for cast on). Gauge & Size: Gauge: 18 sts/26 rows = 4 inches. If your gauge differs significantly from the suggested gauge, you may need to purchase an additional skein of yarn. Size: Worked at the suggested gauge, the finished cowl is approx. 13 inches wide (unrolled and slightly stretched) and approx. 20 inches in circumference. Instructions: Cable Stitch Pattern (28 rows): Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 & 25: Sl1, k70. Row 2 and all even-numbered rows: Sl1, p70. Row 13: Sl1, k3, C18F, k27, C18B, k4. Row 27: Sl1, k22, C12F, k1, C12B, k23. Using a provisional cast on, CO 71 sts. Beginning with Row 2 (WS facing to start), work Cable Stitch Pattern 5 times (140 total rows, including the cast-on row). Place sts from provisional cast on onto a second ndl. Graft the sts on the 2 ndls together using the Kitchener stitch. Alternatively, join the sts using a three-needle bind off. Weave in any yarn ends.
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